Born in New York City, he was the son of the late Adam and Elizabeth Metz.

He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Mary Elizabeth (nee Williams); his son, Karl E. Metz and his wife, Diane, of Ho Ho Kus, N.J.; his daughter, Katherine, and his son-in-law, Joseph Donatui of Barrington, Ill.. He is also survived by several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Mr. Metz received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Syracuse University. He was a member of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity, attended graduate school, and served in the Merchant Marine during World War II.

He was a member of the First Congregational Church of Chatham, Chatham Chamber of Commerce, Monomoy Yacht Club, Chatham Men's Club, Eastward Ho Country Club, and various other civic organizations.

In his later years, he became an avid painter of local Chatham landscapes. Before retirement, he pursued a career in food brokerage.

His funeral service will be held at the First Congregational Church, Main Street, Chatham on Monday, Nov. 26, 2007, at 10 a.m., followed by his burial in Union Cemetery, Chatham.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Epoch Hospice Care, 615 Heath St., Chestnut Hill, MA 02767 or to the First Congregational Church, Main Street, Chatham, MA 02633.

Nickerson Funeral Home

508-945-1166

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